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Rev. May 2023

The Friends of the Morgan Hill Library (FMHL) welcome very good quality donations that you would give proudly to a friend.  Our small, all-volunteer Friends team selects only the best items for sale at amazingly low prices.  Donation receipts are available for accepted items; not all donations are accepted.  These guidelines will help you carefully inspect your items so you do not include any materials we do not accept.

Our limited space allows us to accept only up to two (2) boxes or three (3) bags.  Contact Enable JavaScript to view address. with questions or for special or larger donations.

NOTICE
Book and Material donations are accepted during posted Bookstore hours. When the Bookstore is closed, please bring your donation to library staff at the Circulation Desk. Donation receipts are available.

Our Donation Guidelines reflect our patrons' areas of interest and what we will accept. If you have any questions about acceptability of your donation after reviewing our guidelines or have special collec­tions, contact us at Enable JavaScript to view address.

Our community prefers:
  • Books for all ages — especially current and “in demand” titles, with paper or plastic dust jackets intact on adult hardbacks
  • “Special” nonfiction and fiction — old and rare, first editions, out-of-print collectibles must be in good condition at least
  • Usable textbooks and references published within the past 5 years, including computer/info technology materials; Wiley technical titles are an exception and may be older, because they hold their value
  • CD audiobooks released within the past 5 years
  • Music CDs — all genres
  • Popular DVD or Blu-ray entertainment, not instructional content
  • Complete jigsaw puzzles in original box
We do not accept materials that do not sell:
  • Books in poor condition — dirty, moldy, damaged, incomplete, highlighted, and/or with written notes
  • “Coffee table” books
  • Outdated reference books older than 5 years — old textbooks, technical material, almanacs, travel guides, etc.
  • Open software
  • Encyclopedias or Reader's Digest condensed books
  • VHS or cassette tapes, magazines, board games
We encourage recycling books that cannot be used by the Friends.  Books with paper covers may be placed in home recycling bins.

View a PDF version of this donation guide.